Compressed Air Production Using Vehicle Suspension

Abstract

In this project we are collecting air cylinder and store this energy to the compressor
tank as non-conventional method by simply driving the vehicle. Non-conventional
energy system is very essential at this time to our nation. Compressed air production
using vehicle suspensor needs no fuel input power to produce the output of the air.

For this project the conversion of the force energy in to air. The control mechanism
carries the air cylinder (vehicle suspensor), quick exhaust valve, Non-return valve and
spring arrangement. We have discussed the various applications and further extension
also. The initial cost of this arrangement is high.

INTRODUCTION:

Man has needed and used energy at an increasing rate for his sustenance and well
being ever since he came on the earth a few million years ago. Primitive man required
energy primarily in the form of food. He derived this by eating plants or animals,
which he hunted. Subsequently he discovered fire and his energy needs increased as
he started.

To make use of wood and other bio mass to supply the energy needs for cooking as
well as for keeping himself warm. With the passage of time, man started to cultivate
land for agriculture. With further demand for energy, man began to use the wind for
sailing ships and for driving windmills, and the force of falling water to turn water
wheels.

Till this time, it would not be wrong to say that the sun was supplying all the energy
needs of man either directly or indirectly and that man was using only renewable
sources of energy.
WORKING OPERATION:

• The important components of our project are,

• Pneumatic single acting cylinder

• Quick exhaust valve

• Air tank

• Gate valve

The complete diagram of the compressed air production using vehicle suspensor is
given below. The pushing power is converted into compressed. Air energy by proper
driving arrangement. The pneumatic single acting Cylinder is used for this project.
The spring arrangement is fixed at the outside of the pneumatic cylinder. The spring is
used to return the inclined L-angle window in same position by releasing the load. The
output air from the pneumatic cylinder is collected through quick exhaust valve and
non-return valve and inside spring arrangement
 LIST OF MATERIALS

Sl. No. Qty. Material

PARTS
i. Single Acting pneumatic Cylinder 2 Mild Steel

ii. Quick Exhaust Valve 2 Aluminium

iii. Non-Return Valve 1 Brass

iv. Vehicle Frame Stand 1 Mild Steel

v. Air Tank 1 Mild Steel

vi. Gate Valve 1 Mild Steel

vii. Hose collar and reducer - Brass

viii. Connecting PU Tube - Polyurethene

ix Pressure Gauge 1 Mild Steel

X Wheel 2 Rubber

ADVANTAGES

 Air production is simply running the vehicle

 No need fuel input and Electrical Power input

 This is a Non-conventional system

DISADVANTAGES

Mechanical moving parts is high

Initial cost of this arrangement is high.

APPLICATIONS

All highways

All road ways Speed brake

Petrol Bulk

All vehicles

Project Cost :6000Rs